Roles and responsibilities
Responsibilities of the federal departments and agencies
The Canadian dairy industry comprises several federal stakeholders, including:
Dairy Industry
The Canadian Dairy Commission supports the industry by developing national and regional policies on dairy production, by detecting fluctuations in demand for dairy products and in milk production, and by coordinating the pooling of milk revenues and market sharing systems. The Canadian dairy industry is governed by a supply management system.
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Politique sur l'interprétation de la réglementation
Objectif
Le présent document définit les engagements, les pratiques et les outils dont se sert la Commission canadienne du lait pour fournir aux Canadiens et aux entreprises des renseignements et de l’orientation au sujet des obligations réglementaires qui doivent être respectées. Il énonce également les conditions régissant les réponses écrites aux questions posées.Contexte de l’organisation
La Commission est responsable des instruments réglementaires aux termes de la Loi sur la Commission canadienne du lait.Divulgation des frais de déplacement et d'accueil pour 2021
Période de déclaration : janvier 2021
Période de déclaration : février 2021
Annual reports
Annual reports provide information on the Canadian Dairy Commission’s tangible achievements in terms of plans, priorities, and anticipated outcomes, as stated in the corresponding business plan summary. Annual reports a tabled in Parliament each fall.
The Canadian Milk Supply Management Committee
The Canadian Dairy Commission chairs and supports the Canadian Milk Supply Management Committee (CMSMC) and its secretariat. The Committee serves as the key national body for policy development and discussions respecting the dairy production and processing sectors.
The Committee meets four times yearly to examine the main production, economic and marketing factors affecting the dairy industry, including:
Regulatory Interpretation Policy
Purpose
This document defines the commitments, practices and tools used by the Canadian Dairy Commission to provide Canadians and businesses with information and guidance on regulatory obligations that must be met. It also sets out the conditions governing written responses to questions asked.Organizational context
The Commission is responsible for regulatory instruments under the Canadian Dairy Commission Act.2020 National milk production target for Canada
Below is the national milk production target (total quota) for 2020.